Are there established, respectable Agencies which can help a company market online using "Web 2.0" tactics – like Facebook, Myspace, Twitter, Youtube, blogs, widgets, etc.? [more inside]
posted on May 12, 2008 - 2 answers

I think I'm in a bit over my head in a new job. Any good resources for learning to plan/execute successful marketing initiatives? [more inside]
posted on May 11, 2008 - 3 answers

Help me find websites that are devoted to promoting an individual book. [more inside]
posted on May 4, 2008 - 18 answers

I'm trying to locate a couple of case studies that speak to old school traditional marketing versus the benefits of new media and integrated marketing campaigns ... especially online marketing. Googling has left me wanting, does anyone know of any such case studies available online?
posted on May 1, 2008 - 1 answers

I need help to come up with an idea (or a few) for a viral marketing video for my online backyard store. [more inside]
posted on Apr 24, 2008 - 8 answers

How much should an online marketing manager be paid? With a base salary and a 100% trackable sales? [more inside]
posted on Apr 20, 2008 - 1 answers

I have been asked to put together a package to find publishing companies to sponsor some work of a non-profit - also called corporate underwriting. It's not publicists I want, I think I need marketing departments. I have a few questions on how to do this... [more inside]
posted on Apr 9, 2008 - 1 answers

eBay filter: I'm new to selling and stupidly listed my product early in the morning, now I'm worried I'm not going to get last minute bids. Does offering a "Free Gift" or a partial refund on shipping sound like a good way to get last minute bids? [more inside]
posted on Apr 7, 2008 - 15 answers

I'm researching viral marketing campaigns, and I'm looking for some of the best and worst examples out there. [more inside]
posted on Apr 3, 2008 - 23 answers

I could really use some assistance planning a complete advertising and marketing strategy for my small business in Richmond, VA. The problem is that I don't know where to start. [more inside]
posted on Mar 20, 2008 - 5 answers

Looking for clear, effective references of standard deviation in a marketing research project. [more inside]
posted on Mar 19, 2008 - 6 answers

How should we make the most of our business trip? Two partners and I are visiting NY next week for a client meeting. (We're normally in London and US West Coast.) We may have a spare couple of days, and I'd like to make those as productive as possible from a networking perspective. Suggestions? (More inside.) [more inside]
posted on Mar 18, 2008 - 4 answers

I'm looking for a good example of a marketing plan. Ideally, the example would be credible, associated with a university, published author or vetted by you. I would appreciate any recommendations. I've done a basic Google search and seen a few examples, but would really appreciate a few more good ones. Thank you.
posted on Mar 16, 2008 - 3 answers

Do marketing spams and popup/popunder ads really work anymore? [more inside]
posted on Mar 15, 2008 - 10 answers

Can you point me to studies/stats or bona fide case studies on the use of money-back guarantees with information products? [more inside]
posted on Mar 15, 2008 - 4 answers

I'm writing a little shareware game for Mac/Win/Linux. But I have no idea how to promote it apart from putting it on Download.com and del.icio.us. How do I get people to notice it? [more inside]
posted on Mar 13, 2008 - 9 answers

Help me find images of the cool teaser murals I saw at the mall for the SPIDERWICK CHRONICLES movie. [more inside]
posted on Mar 8, 2008 - 2 answers

Help me know what people who sell online ads know. [more inside]
posted on Mar 3, 2008 - 1 answers

What will give me the best bang for my buck to advertise a graphic novel that's horror-genre-based, but totally violates genre conventions? [more inside]
posted on Feb 29, 2008 - 12 answers

What do I need to know how to do in SPSS (or SAS) to do market/marketing research analysis? [more inside]
posted on Feb 28, 2008 - 4 answers

My church is looking for a new logo. Help me find a good designer [more inside]
posted on Feb 26, 2008 - 14 answers

Are there any current estimates as to what percentage of all marketing/advertising dollars are being spent in contextual marketing? [more inside]
posted on Feb 22, 2008 - 2 answers

OK, now my Course is free. How do I tell people? [more inside]
posted on Feb 12, 2008 - 7 answers

PornFilter question- some of you metaheads might remember our last question here; wanted to say a big thank you for those suggestions. (I will also be taking metahead Britain’s advice and will be giving a donation to the charity of your choice, will determine thru another post). Question inside due to graphic nature/language. Not for the easily offended. Thanks :) [more inside]
posted on Feb 6, 2008 - 44 answers

How do I find the size of market and market share of various small companies in a small industry? [more inside]
posted on Feb 5, 2008 - 7 answers

What are the most successful social networking sites for children? Why have they succeeded? What are the worst? Why have they failed?
posted on Feb 2, 2008 - 11 answers

Tell me some great, effective ways to market my dog training business. For example, how do I promote myself to veterinary clinics who don't know me yet? What will really help me get my name out there? [more inside]
posted on Jan 27, 2008 - 12 answers

Anybody know why bright orange is such a popular color when it comes to branding or advertising products?
posted on Jan 20, 2008 - 24 answers

How do I build and promote a totally non-commercial web site to disseminate useful and creative tricks for fixing a number of supposedly incurable health problems? [more inside]
posted on Jan 12, 2008 - 15 answers

This one's for the Mrs: As a successful freelancer in a creative industry (writing-ish), is it enough to have a decent website and nice business cards, or is it worth it to a hire a graphic designer to come up with a business "brand" or "identity" for you? (And what should this involve besides just a logo?) [more inside]
posted on Jan 8, 2008 - 11 answers

My firm is trying to decide whether to hire a marketing/sales director. I have been tasked with gathering information about marketing and sales in general and presenting that information to the team, so that we can make a decision. So, what are the key responsibilities and duties of a marketing/sales director? What will such a person bring to our team? What's a good way to go about finding the right person for the position? What qualities should we look for in the hiring process? I am particularly interested in service marketing, for small consulting firms. [more inside]
posted on Jan 8, 2008 - 9 answers

I have a book (non-fiction) coming out that combines environmental history with science and food culture. (The book is about bananas; I don't know if I'm allowed to post a link to my Web site, so I'll refrain.) I've been reading about "blog book tours," where authors work with bloggers to provide interviews, excerpts. or just about anything else relevant to a specific blog's audience. So...I'm asking for people's favorite science (specifically natural science), environmental, and food (food culture and eclectic stuff) blogs. Thanks.
posted on Jan 8, 2008 - 18 answers

Can anyone figure out what this website is all about? It's called "WeMakeContact.com" and it purports to show UFOs flying above my town of Great Falls, Montana last week... [more inside]
posted on Jan 1, 2008 - 12 answers

I have been asked to put together a portfolio for a couple of jobs on the creative side of the advertising world. I am very quick with new ideas for marketing and advertising, but I have never put an ad together. Help me put a portfolio together! [more inside]
posted on Dec 29, 2007 - 9 answers

I have just been fired. I now want to transition into creative brand management and marketing immediately. [more inside]
posted on Dec 11, 2007 - 8 answers

I'm compiling a list of architecture sites/blogs/magazines to promote the architecture firm I'm working for. The firm does idiosyncratic, residential work that is a modern take on generic residential vernacular (their houses look a bit like Atelier Bow-Wow's residential design). What publications and blogs should I get in touch with? [more inside]
posted on Nov 29, 2007 - 7 answers

In the context of advertising and marketing in Russia, who are the opinion leaders and influencers for the 18 to 35 year old demographic? [more inside]
posted on Nov 26, 2007 - 9 answers

I need to quickly create a marketing plan and budget but I am more the creative, not so much the plan. [more inside]
posted on Nov 24, 2007 - 5 answers

How do I learn to optimize my website/sales approach to sell online to college kids? [more inside]
posted on Nov 23, 2007 - 12 answers

How many printed materials (signs, posters, etc.) are used in a retail environment in a typical week/month/etc.? [more inside]
posted on Nov 14, 2007 - 2 answers

I've a midterm tomorrow on direct response marketing, but if I look at my notes one more time I'll projectile vomit. Can someone recommend a podcast or engaging article I can chill out to instead?
posted on Nov 6, 2007 - 6 answers

How do I find an advertising sales agent who can represent a weekly commercial radio show to advertisers in the San Francisco-Bay Area market. of course there's [more inside]
posted on Nov 5, 2007 - 3 answers

How do I handle advertising requests? They scare me. [more inside]
posted on Oct 31, 2007 - 7 answers

How should i design a study on consumer and retailer attitudes about a product? Anyone knows a framework that would take me through the process? [more inside]
posted on Oct 21, 2007 - 1 answers

What are some clever web 2.0 / social networking tools to use to market a book to college aged kids in America these days? [more inside]
posted on Oct 19, 2007 - 11 answers

Two Questions: 1. Which agency is responsible for all the marketing for Google thus far? 2. What is the purpose and objective of Google Creative Lab? I can't get any data even on Google.
posted on Oct 17, 2007 - 5 answers

Any ideas how to generate a list of manufacturing companies over 100 employees in Australia, without paying a list broker for an outdated use-once call list?
posted on Oct 15, 2007 - 2 answers

What are the criteria used to decide the toughness of different snack packaging materials? Why do peanuts require much thicker packaging that potato crisps? Do "gourmet" crisps only have thicker packaging to indicate greater value? Who makes the decisions, and how?
posted on Oct 14, 2007 - 9 answers

Should I let a PR company put out a message through my Facebook group? What would be the implications? [more inside]
posted on Oct 10, 2007 - 20 answers

Hivemind, please recommend free podcasts about internet marketing. [more inside]
posted on Oct 3, 2007 - 3 answers